Shooting without a flash
Feb 28, 2012 18:54:59 #
Hello ladies and gentlemen, I've been a member for about a year or so and value everyone's input and opinions. I've learned several techniques just by reading members experiences and responses.
I need a little bit of help.
I'll be visiting the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower in Chicago.
I need some opinions and ideas in shooting without a flash, and keep in mind that you can't bring a tripod, a monopod is allowed.
I'll be taking some photographs at sunset and early evening. What's everyone's opinion as far as settings, and keeping in mind no flashes allowed.
Please advice!!
Thanks
I need a little bit of help.
I'll be visiting the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower in Chicago.
I need some opinions and ideas in shooting without a flash, and keep in mind that you can't bring a tripod, a monopod is allowed.
I'll be taking some photographs at sunset and early evening. What's everyone's opinion as far as settings, and keeping in mind no flashes allowed.
Please advice!!
Thanks
Feb 28, 2012 19:03:26 #
Use the monopod and use ISO 400-800 area. Adjust aperture to about 8-11 area. Shutter speed to what the light metter says.
Feb 28, 2012 19:12:44 #
What camera and lenses do you have? A lens with VR would be nice. And a fast lens 2.8- 3.5.
Erv
Erv
Feb 28, 2012 19:13:48 #
Feb 28, 2012 19:14:53 #
Not sure I understand what you will be shooting that might need a flash. The building itself? The city from the observation deck at sunset and early evening? What do you wish to illuminate?
Feb 28, 2012 19:17:47 #
Hello Erv, I have a Nikon 18-55, Nikon 55-200 both w/ VR and a Tamron 70-300.
What do you have in mind?
Thanks
What do you have in mind?
Thanks
Feb 28, 2012 19:19:05 #
Feb 28, 2012 19:36:07 #
Darrian629 wrote:
I'll be taking a skyline panoramic photos.
Then you have no need of a flash. Your biggest problem will be holding the camera steady enough through a longish exposure and the monopod will be the needed accessory to carry.
True story: I was out taking photos of the moon with my 35mm film camera and a 6" reflecting telescope many, many years ago. Came back in and my mother asked me how I could take photos of the moon at night without a flash.
A flash will provide no more illumination on a distant skyline than it would for the moon.
Eric in Atlanta
Feb 28, 2012 19:44:25 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
Darrian629 wrote:
I'll be taking a skyline panoramic photos.
Unless you taking a few pictures of your companions inside you won't need a flash
18-55
Turn off the VR
f11 in Aperture Priority
ISO 100
Feb 28, 2012 20:09:11 #
I agree, the 18-55 and use the wide end. If you can find a spot to support the bottom of the monopod and lean the midsection against something would be great. Like a short wall or even a chair. Would be nice to have a cable release also.
Erv
Erv
Feb 28, 2012 20:14:00 #
Are you taking these from the observation deck? If you can set the monopod in a corner of the deck it will be rock steady and you'll have a 270* or greater range.
Feb 28, 2012 23:48:25 #
This is situation pretty close to hand held, even with the monopod. I would suggest paying particular attention to keeping each shot as close to the same level as the previous one. If you have a view finder center mark of some kind use it to aim with at some horizontal reference. The horizon may not be the best item for compositional reasons. You may need to improvise a method on the spot due to scene features.
The great thing about a tripod is that once leveled, the process is near automatic, just remember to overlap.
I have been reasonably successful without a tripod. It takes some humping in post processing often enough.
The great thing about a tripod is that once leveled, the process is near automatic, just remember to overlap.
I have been reasonably successful without a tripod. It takes some humping in post processing often enough.
Feb 29, 2012 06:26:58 #
You'll want a tripod head for that monopod that permits portrait (vertical) orientation. Panoramas shot in landscape orientation are very thin, indeed. That is, they are very narrow strips.
Feb 29, 2012 07:26:59 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Rabbit nails it. Use those settings with the kit lens and adjust from there if needed. Watch your histogram.
Feb 29, 2012 08:31:01 #
Bill4432
Loc: NY Lower Hudson Valley
In a similar situations when using the monopod if there is a low fence or pole I've braced the monopod using Spring loaded Plastic clamps (the black & yellow ones work the best) from the local hardware and used the timer or remote for the camera to eliminate movement. They're very light and cheap come in different sizes I carry 3, small, medium & extra large. I always clamp them to my bag strap just in case. Great for long exposures... Good Luck
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